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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.24, 15,188.96 and 3,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.24, 15,188.96 and 3,106 is: 4,658.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.24 : 15,188.96 = 3,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.24/15,188.96 = 3,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.24x = 15,188.96 × 3,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.24x = 47,176,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,176,909.76/10,126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.88

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